Juba Faces Seven Hour Daily Power Cuts for Three Weeks

(JUBA CITY) – The Juba Electricity Distribution Company, widely known as JEDCO, has announced a temporary power rationing programme across the capital city of South Sudan.

This scheduled disruption follows the commencement of a major maintenance overhaul at the primary power generation plant. The technical exercise is expected to last for three weeks, running from 8 June until 28 June 2026.

During this timeframe, commercial and residential consumers in various parts of Juba will experience planned electricity supply interruptions during peak evening hours.

The utility firm stated that the comprehensive maintenance work is essential to improve the long term reliability and efficiency of electricity generation in the region. Because of the technical overhaul, the overall generation capacity of the plant will be significantly reduced.

To manage the remaining available supply in an equitable manner, JEDCO has established a rotating load shedding schedule. The daily power cuts are fixed between 5:00 PM and 12:00 AM, meaning affected areas will experience seven hours of continuous outages on their scheduled days.

The power rationing plan splits the capital into distinct zones managed through specific electricity feeders to ensure an orderly distribution of power. JEDCO has provided a structured timetable detailing which locations will face power cuts on specific dates throughout the three week maintenance window.

JEDCO management has urged business owners and residents across Juba County to plan their operations ahead to mitigate the financial and operational impact of the nightly disruptions.

The company expressed regrets for any inconvenience caused to its customers and emphasized that the temporary measures are vital to enhance the network infrastructure.

JEDCO noted that the schedule could face adjustments if circumstances change, and they promised to provide regular updates through official public communication channels.

To keep the public informed, the company is distributing the detailed rationing timetable through its corporate channels, public notice boards, and social media platforms.

Customers seeking direct assistance or updates regarding the power rotation can contact the JEDCO customer service department using the toll free telephone short code 319.

The company also maintains an online presence through its website at www.jedcopower.com, a dedicated Facebook page, and a Telegram support handle to address consumer inquiries throughout the three week maintenance period.

The corporate headquarters of the electricity distributor is located at number 18, Block Hai Mouna, Munuki Gardens in Juba.